Saturday, September 15, 2012
ISRO QUIZ FOR STUDENTS
ISRO QUIZ FOR
STUDENTS
In connection with the World Space week celebrations,
the India Space Research Organisation is conducting a quiz for school students
during the first week of October.
A press note is already released and the theme is the contest
would be Space. Students from classes 10 to 12 could participate.
Each school could send a team of two from any of these
classes..
The last date for submitting applications is
September 28, 2012
For further details visit: www.vssc.gov.in
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IGNOU Research Fellowship- (IGNOU-RF)
IGNOU Research
Fellowship- (IGNOU-RF)
Notification and Guidelines
1.Introduction
The Indira Gandhi National Open
University announces a scheme of awarding 100 Research Fellowships (IGNOU –RF)
to full-time research (Ph.D) students who are enrolled with IGNOU.
2. Objective:
The objective of the IGNOU-RF scheme
is to provide opportunities to full time research (Ph.D) students who
have no other financial support
to undertake research leading to Ph.D degree in the disciplines offered
by the IGNOU.
3.
Eligibility:
The scheme is available to
meritorious student who have secured at least 55% marks in Post-graduation
(relaxation as per Govt. of India rules for reserved Categories will be
applicable) and who are willing to be registered in IGNOU’s Ph.D program as a
full time research scholar. For the current cycle, the Scheme is available only
to those candidates who are already pursuing Ph.D. with IGNOU on full time
basis..
4. Nature of
Assistance available under the scheme:
The tenure of IGNOU-RF is initially
for a period of two years from the date of award. Upon completion of this period, the work of
the fellow will be evaluated by the Doctoral Committee of the respective
Discipline. If the research work is
found satisfactory, fellowship for an
additional year will be awarded to the candidate. The total period of IGNOU-RF is three years
with no further provision of extension.
a)
IGNOU-RF (Honorarium):
@Rs.5000/-
pm. during the period of the award. No other grant or allowance e.g. contingent
grant, house rent allowance etc. will be admissible to the candidate.
b)
Medical :
No
separate medical assistance or allowance is provided. However the RF may avail of the medical
facilities at the campus medical unit.
c)
Leave:
i) IGNOU-RFs are entitled for a maximum period
of 30 days of leave in a calendar year in addition to public holidays. They are not entitled to any other leave or
vacation. Women candidates are eligible
for maternity leave for 135 days at full rates of fellowships once during the
tenure of their award.
ii) In special
cases IGNOU –RFs may be allowed leave without fellowship by the university upto
one academic year during the entire tenure of the award for acceptance of
teaching assignments on a temporary basis.
The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the
tenure of the award.
5. Procedure
for applying for the scheme:
The
application form ( Annexure-1)
complete in all respects, should be sent to :
Director,
Research Unit
Room No-18,
Block-6
Indira
Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi
New
Delhi-110068
IGNOU-RF
applications should reach the Research unit latest by 10TH
September, 2012. Applications received
after this date will not be considered for award of fellowship.
6. Procedure
for the award of IGNOU-RF:
a)
The applications will be
scrutinized by a Committee and candidates will be short listed for an interview.
b) All short listed candidates will be interviewed by a Selection
Committee whose recommendation will be sent to Vice Chancellor for approval. The
same will be ratified in the next meeting of the RCSC/RC.
c) IGNOU-RF
will be made available to the selected candidates on annual basis beginning
July-2011.
d)
Government of India policy on reservation will be
strictly adhered to in selection of candidates for awards.
e) Two
fellowships, one each for male & female candidates are reserved for the children
of economically weaker section (EWS as per GOI rules) of IGNOU employees
pursuing Ph.D degree on full time basis. However, if there are no candidates in
this category the fellowships will be made open and decision of award will be
made accordingly by the Selection Committee.
7. Procedure for Monitoring the progress of IGNOU-RF:
a) The
award of IGNOU-RF will be governed by the Research Ordinance and Guidelines issued
from time to time. Her/his progress will
be monitored in the same manner as is done in the case of other Ph.D students.
b) The RF
may assist the Discipline / School etc in its academic work, which includes
assisting in the preparation of course materials, editing, assignment
preparation, invigilation, corporate life of the University etc.
8.
Cancellation of IGNOU-RF Award:
The
fellowship is liable to cancellation in case of:
·
Misconduct
·
Unsatisfactory progress of research work/
failure to complete the course work, if any related to Ph.D.
·
The candidate found ineligible later.
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Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission Notice 2012-2013
Indian Institute
of Technology Bhubaneswar
Ph.D
Admission Notice 2012-2013
Indian
Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar invites application for admission to Ph.D.
Programme from candidates in the following categories:
1.
Regular full-time scholars with Institute Assistance.
2.
Sponsored Scholars:
Candidates who possess the minimum prescribed qualifications and are in service
in any of the following establishments shall be eligible for admission to the
Ph.D. program as Sponsored Scholars:
i)
Defence or other ministries of the Government of India or any other government
organizations;
ii)
Established industrial research and development organizations
iii)
Autonomous bodies and public undertakings
iv)
Universities/Colleges
Last
date for online application: 3rd October 2012
Last
date for receiving application: 5th October 2012
For registration click here:
1) School of
Basic Sciences:
Organometallics,
Green Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Molecular Recognition, Organic Solid
State Chemistry, Polymorphism, Coordination Chemistry, Magnetic Materials,
Bioinorganic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Theoretical Chemistry, Biophysical
Chemistry, Protein Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biological and Catalytic
Activity of Transition Metal Complexes, Functionalized Nanoparticles and
Biosensors Complex Dynamics, Fractals, Combinatorial Matrix Theory, Spectral
Graph Theory, Queuing Theory, Applied Probability Models, Stochastic Models in
the Operations Research, Biology and Mathematical Finance, Optimization Theory,
Geometric Programming, Artificial Neural Network, Applied Functional Analysis,
Optimization theory, Complementarity
Problems, Plasmonics and Optical Sensors, String Theory, Nanostructure Materials, Soft Condense Matter, Accelerated Based
Atomic Molecular Physics, Ion-surface and Ion-biomolecule Interactions,
Thermo-electrics, Multiferroics and Nano-magnetism, Experimental High Energy
Physics, Black Holes and Quantum Gravity, Quantum Dissipation, Nanomagnetism.
2) School of Earth,
Ocean & Climate Sciences:
Element
Mobilization &Transport, Saltwater
Migration, Low Temperature Aqueous Geo-Chemistry, Ocean Chemistry and
Sediment Characteristics, Satellite Data Analysis and Applications, Polar
Research, Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality, Cloud-Aerosol Interactions,
Mesoscale Meteorology, Tropical Cyclone Modeling, Physical Parameterizations,
Monsoon Variability.
3) School of
Electrical Sciences:
Power
Electronics and Drives, Power System Engineering, Wireless and Mobile communication,
Digital Signal Processing, Digital and Adaptive Control, Digital Communication,
Optical Communication Systems, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Soft and Evolutionary
Computing.
4) School of
Humanities, Social Sciences and Management:
Economics-
Environmental
Economics, Natural Resources Economics, Macroeconomics, Development,
Economics
& Rural Development
English-
Indian
Writing in English, Post Colonial Literature, Travel Writing, Business
Communication, American Literature, Canadian Literature, ELT, Cross Cultural
Communication, Autobiography
Psychology-
Consumer
Behavior, Cyber Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology,
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Psycholinguistics, Psychology of Personality, Marketing
5) School of
Infrastructure (Civil Engineering):
Structural
Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resources
Engineering, Transportation and Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
6) School of
Mechanical Sciences (Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials
Engineering):
Computational
Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Turbulence, Heat Transfer, Pulse Heat Transfer
in Manufacturing Analysis, Composite Materials, Sandwich Structures, Fracture
Mechanics, Composite Materials, Smart Composite Structures, Vibration, Fracture
Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management,
Quality Control, Industrial Noise Control, Condition Monitoring.
7)
School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Mineral
processing, Material Processing, Nano Materials, Bio-Medical Materials
(Synthesis and Devices), Physical Metallurgy (Structure Property Relationship),
Modelling and Simulation of Materials.
Eligibility
Programme
Eligibility
Criteria
PhD
(Engineering)
60%
marks or 6.75 CGPA in M. Tech/M.E with consistently good academic record OR
B.Tech/B.E with 70% or 7.5 CGPA with valid GATE Score (very good) and
consistently good academic record in the relevant field.
PhD
(Science)
1st
class in M.Sc. / M. Tech with consistently good academic record (equivalent
CGPA) and valid GATE/NET CSIR/UGC score in the relevant field.
PhD
(HSS)
55%
marks or equivalent CGPA in Master degree with UGC/NET score OR
M.
Phil degree in the relevant field.
Registration:
For
registration, log on to the link:
Last
date for online application: 3rd October 2012
Last
date for receiving application: 5th October 2012
For details, log
on to the link:
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Indian Institute
of Technology Bhubaneswar
Toshali Bhawan,
Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar - 751 007
Post
Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Candidates
preferably below 35 years having a Ph.D. Degree and willing to carry out
advanced research in the fields of Basic Sciences; Earth, Ocean & Climate
Sciences; Electrical Sciences; Infrastructure; Mechanical Sciences; Humanities,
Social Sciences & Management may apply for this position.
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Tenure
This
is purely a temporary time-bound position, and must not be considered in any
way as a permanent cadre of the Institute.
The
fellowship is offered initially for a period of one (1) year, and may be
extended for another year based on review of the contributions made by the
Fellow.
Responsibility
The
Fellow will be required to participate in the teaching and research activities
of the Institute including mentoring young undergraduates and post-graduate
students. The Fellow shall also carry out any other assignments related to
academics as given by the Institute.
Eligibility
Consistently
good academic record followed by a Ph.D. degree in the relevant fields in
Engineering/Science/Humanities. Only those candidates, who have received the
Ph. D. degree within the past two years, will be considered.
Process
Application
should include : -
Detailed
CV
One-page
summary of Ph.D. work
Two-page
research proposal
One-set
of copies of publication.
Candidates
called for interview will be reimbursed TA (up to AC 3-Tier Rail fare/ Bus
fare) by the shortest route.
Selection
The
candidate called for interview shall make a presentation of his/her research
plan before a selection committee.
Fellowship
For
Engineering: Rs. 30,000-35,000 depending on years of post-Ph.D. experience.
For
Science & Humanities: Rs. 25,000-30,000 depending on years of post-Ph.D.
experience.
Other
Suitable
accommodation along with a contingency grant of Rs.40, 000 per annum will be
admissible.
House
Rent Allowance as admissible, if accommodation is not provided.
Medical
and Leave benefit: As admissible by the Institute.
Some important
informations
After
online submission, print a hard-copy of the completed application form (the
online portal will allow you to print after successful electronic submission of
your application). Attach all relevant enclosures and forward the application
packet to:
Officer-on-Special
Duty (Academics)
Indian Institute
of Technology Bhubaneswar
Toshali Bhawan,
Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar - 751 007
The
hardcopy of application form with necessary enclosures should be signed and
submitted to above mentioned address along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- for
General/OBC, Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PD drawn in favour of "IIT
Bhubaneswar" on any nationalized bank payable at Bhubaneswar in A4 size
envelope only by post or in person.
Women
candidates are exempted from the payment of application fees.
Please
super-scribe ‘Application for Post Doctoral Position in the School of
______________’ on the top of the envelope.
The
Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written
test or/ and interview.
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KANNUR UNIVERSITY SDE ADMISSION NOTIFICATION TO POST GRADUATE COURSES 2012-13
KANNUR
UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF
DISTANCE EDUCATION
ADMISSION
NOTIFICATION TO POST GRADUATE COURSES 2012-13
COURSE --
ELIGIBILITY
# Grading----
Non Grading
M. Sc
Mathematics
Pass
in B. Sc (Mathematics) with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00 (2008
Admission) in Part III.
Pass
in B. Sc Mathematics with a minimum of 50% marks in Part III main (excluding
subsidiaries).
M. Com
Pass
in B.Com / B.B.A / B.B.M / BBS with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00(2008
Admission) in Part III.
Pass
in B.Com / B.B.A / B.B.M / BBS equivalent Degree with not less than 45% marks
in Part III.
M. A English
Pass
in B. A English or Functional English with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA
2.00 (2008 Admission) in Part III.
Pass
in BA / B Sc with SGPA 1.5 in Part I English with three papers.
Pass
in B.A. in English or Functional English with a minimum of 45% marks in Part
III main (Excluding Subsidiaries) or pass in B. A / B. Sc Degree with a minimum
of 45% marks in Part I English with three papers.
M. A Political
Science
Pass
in B. A Political Science with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00 (2008
Admission) in Part III.
Pass
in any Degree with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00 (2008 Admission) in
Part III.
Pass
in B. A. Political Science with a minimum of 45% marks in Part III main
(excluding subsidiaries).
Pass
in any Degree with a minimum of 45% marks in Part III.
M. A History
Pass
in B. A History with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00 (2008 Admission) in
Part III.
Pass
in B. A. History with a minimum of 45% marks in Part III main (excluding
subsidiaries).
M. A Economics
1.
Pass in B. A Economics with CGPA 1.5 (2009 Admission) or CGPA 2.00 (2008
Admission) in Part III.
OR
2.
Pass in B. Sc (Mathematics / Statistics) with CGPA 2.8 (2009 Admission) or CGPA
3.00 (2008 Admission) in Part III.
1.
Pass in B. A. Economics with a minimum of 45% marks in Part III main (excluding
subsidiaries).
OR
2.
Pass in B. Sc (Mathematics / Statistics) with a minimum of 70% marks in Part
III (excluding subsidiaries).
#
Qualifying Examinations for admission to Post Graduate Courses shall be the
Courses of Kannur University or equivalent Examination recognized by Kannur
University.
Application
must be submitted online through the website www.sde.kannuruniversity.ac.in
(link - Register as a Student) after
remitting the course fee of ` 3,050/- (all courses)
Payment of fees
:-
By Chalan in Treasury [Head of Account 8658-00-102-96(27) KUS] or in SBT [Head
of Account 102-005]
The
printout of the online application (photo duly attested) along with Chalan
(original), Qualifying Certificates (original), Transfer Certificate
(original), attested copy of S.S.L.C and one passport size photograph shall
reach the office of the Director, School of Distance Education, Kannur
University, K U Campus P.O, Mangattuparamba, Kannur – 670567on or before the
date prescribed for closing of the online registration.
SC/ST/OEC
and OBC candidates are eligible to get relaxation of 10% and 5% marks respectively
in the minimum marks prescribed for admission under non grading pattern subject
to minimum for pass.
SC/ST/OEC
candidates are eligible for fee concession as per rules.
For more details
, contact
The
Director, SDE, Kannur University (Phone 0497-2785276)
Online
Registration - Opening : 14-09-2012
Closing
with out fine : 31-10-2012
Closing
with fine (` 200/-) : 15-11-2012
Kannur
University Campus,
Date:
12-09-2012.
Sd/-
DEPUTY REGISTRAR
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Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Admission Notice 2013-2014
Indian Institute
of Management Tiruchirappalli,
NIT
Tiruchirappalli,
Tiruchirappalli-620
015.
Fellow
Programme in Management (FPM) Admission Notice 2013-2014
The
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a full time, residential doctoral
programme of Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIMT).The FPM at
IIMT is globally recognized, and is a premier source of rigorous, and
inter-disciplinary research in all areas of business management and public
policy. The programme is committed to training individuals who will excel in
their areas of research through creation of quality knowledge of international
standard. FPM students will specialize in the following disciplines -
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Economics
• Quantitative Techniques
• Operations Management
The Mission of the FPM at IIMT is to:
• Provide rigorous, world-class,
inter-disciplinary training in all areas of business management and public
policy that will equip students with the ability to conduct cutting- edge
research.
• To create group of committed and
qualified individuals to create new knowledge in all areas of business
management and public policy.
• To meet the growing manpower needs of
academic institutions in India and abroad for quality management teachers
The FPM at IIMT
adheres to the following values:
• Professional Ethics
• Intellectual Honesty
• Rigor in teaching and research
• Interdisciplinary and integrated
approach
• Grand picture solutions
Duration of the
Programme
• Students are expected to complete the
programme within 5 years. It is possible to complete the programme within 4
years also.
• The maximum duration of the programme
is 8 years.
Eligibility
Candidates
should have
1) An MBA Degree or a PGDM from IIM
(OR)
A Professional qualification like CA,
ICWA, CS or other equivalent qualification from India or abroad
(OR)
First Class B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch with at
least 21 months work experience as of June 15, 2013
(OR)
A Master’s Degree in any discipline
other than management with at least 21 months work experience as of June15,
2013
(OR)
M.B.B.S Degree
AND
2) Have a valid score of CAT 2012 or GATE or
GMAT or GRE. Scores of GATE /GMAT/GRE should be from tests taken during
2012.
Condition
The
Master's degree or equivalent qualification / Bachelor's degree or equivalent
qualification should be: (a) from any of the Universities incorporated by an
act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational
institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a
University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956; or (b) recognized by the Ministry
of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification
obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education
after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Candidates who are in the final year of their
MBA/PGDM Programmes that would make them eligible can also apply. Such
candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally
only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2013 from the Principal /
Head of the Department/Registrar or Director of the university/institute
(issued on or before June 30, 2013) stating that they have appeared for the
examinations (including practical examinations) in all the subjects required
for obtaining the Master's/Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification. Their
admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a
certificate of having passed the Master's / Bachelor's degree/equivalent
qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal / Registrar of
their college/institute. The deadline for submission of mark sheet and the
certificate is December 31, 2013. Non fulfillment of these conditions will
automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.
Common
Admission Test:
All applicants
are required to appear in one of the following tests and provide a valid score
i. CAT of IIMs conducted during 2012
ii. GATE(2012)
iii. GMAT (2012)
iv.
GRE (2012)
Relaxation: Candidates
possessing PGDM of IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.33 or equivalent
will be eligible for applying directly, without again taking a qualifying
examination.
Selection
Shortlisted
candidates will be called to Tiruchirappalli for a Research proposal
presentation on a research topic followed by an interview. Selection will be
based on the applicant’s performance in CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE as applicable, past
academic performance, work experience, aptitude for research and performance
during the research proposal presentation and the Personal Interview.To and fro
travel expenses between the railway station at the place of residence (as given
in the application form) and Tiruchirappalli, limited to III AC train fare,
will be reimbursed by the Institute. Candidates are required to make their own
arrangements for their stay for attending the Interview and candidates need to
bear the expenses related to their food
and stay.
How to Apply
Candidates
will be required to down load the application form and the recommendation
letter. These recommendation letter will have to be completed by two referees
and attached with the print out of the completed application form and should be
sent to IIMT along with a DD for Rs.500/- favouring Indian Institute of
Management Tiruchirappalli and payable at Trichy.
Download FPM
Application Form
Last
date for submission of application is 30th January 2013.
The applications
should reach:
Admissions Office
Indian Institute
of Management Tiruchirappalli,
NIT
Tiruchirappalli,
Tiruchirappalli-620
015.
For further
details visit:
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